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The Strand - Tuesday 9th February 2010

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Mark Coles.

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Mark Coles.

On today's programme: we find out that Rudyard Kipling's house in India is to be turned into a museum, we speak to African-American artist Kehinde Wiley, music writer Rosie Swash reviews Massive Attack's new album and we hear from author Philip Ball who explains how our brains respond to music.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Feb 2010 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Massive Attack

    We digest the new album from British band Massive Attack.

    Duration: 09:00

  • Rudyard Kipling Museum

    We find out why the Indian burden is a writer called Rudyard Kipling.

    Duration: 04:05

  • Kehinde Wiley

    The US artist Kehinde Wiley celebrates African football.

    Duration: 06:24

  • How music works and why we can't do without it

    We find out why listening to music is good for the brain.

    Duration: 07:55

Broadcasts

  • Tue 9 Feb 2010 22:32GMT
  • Wed 10 Feb 2010 03:32GMT
  • Wed 10 Feb 2010 09:32GMT
  • Wed 10 Feb 2010 13:32GMT